The Mather Family

By Enoch Pond

Book Overview

The Mather Family is a book written by Enoch Pond that provides a comprehensive overview of the Mather family, one of the most prominent and influential families in colonial New England. The book traces the family's history from its earliest roots in England to its arrival in America, where it quickly established itself as a leading force in religious, political, and cultural life. The book covers the lives and achievements of several notable members of the family, including Increase Mather, a prominent Puritan minister and president of Harvard College; his son Cotton Mather, a prolific writer and theologian who played a key role in the Salem Witch Trials; and Samuel Mather, a respected minister and educator who helped establish Yale College. Throughout the book, Pond provides detailed accounts of the family's many accomplishments, as well as its struggles and controversies. He also explores the family's complex relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including other colonial leaders, Native American tribes, and the British monarchy. Overall, The Mather Family provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of colonial New England and the influential role played by one of its most prominent families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163262633
• ISBN13: 9781163262634
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"